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School children help appoint active travel schools officer

A new active travel schools officer has been appointed to inspire more children, parents and teachers to enjoy the benefits of building a short walk or cycle into their daily commute.
The role is part of Government’s Active Travel Strategy which aims t…

Returning students urged to register for vaccination

Students returning to the Isle of Man will be offered their two doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the summer break. Special vaccination clinics have been arranged for the end of June and beginning of July for first doses of the Moderna vaccine. Second a…

Community Hubs to be trialled across the Island

The trial regional Community Hubs will provide a face to face service and enable the public to access a range of government services within their communities.
The Chief Minister’s Community and Public Engagement Committee have teamed up with Government…

Urgent assessments to ensure safety of Corrin Home’s residents

Extensive support is being put in place to ensure the care and safety of residents at the Corrin Memorial Home in Peel, as operators of the privately-run facility prepare to wind down and close the home next month.  
A team from Manx Care and the Depar…

Manx Development Corporation announces board members

From left to right: Dane Harrop, Laura Jones, Sean Gilbert and David Peach
The Manx Development Corporation has announced its board members following an extensive, open recruitment process which attracted world class candidates.
The new team brings to…

Independent review into capacity and capability of Department of Infrastructure published

An independent review of the Department of Infrastructure has been published.
Commissioned by the Council of Ministers earlier this year, the aim of the review was to appraise the capacity and capability of the centre of the Department given its relati…

Community hubs to be based around the Island

The Chief Minister’s Community and Public Engagement Committee have teamed up with Government departments to pilot some community based hubs around the Island.
The trial regional Community Hubs will provide a face to face service and enable the public …

Isle of Man TT Races Back on Course: 2022 and Beyond

Live TV Coverage for TT 2022
Confirmed schedule for TT 2022
Expanded race programme coming for TT 2023
Supertwin class opens up to more manufacturers
Sidecar class set to benefit from new powerplants
TT Fan Park to transform the festival experience 

No sharing of Isle of Man patient data

Patient information from the lsle of Man will not be included in a project by NHS Digital to collect patient data in England for planning and research purposes. Island residents can be reassured that their data is safely ring-fenced from the project, a…

Chief Minister attends British-Irish Council summit in Northern Ireland

The Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK and Minister for Education, Sport and Culture Dr Alex Allinson MHK today attended the 35th summit of the British-Irish Council, held in Northern Ireland. 
A communiqué was issued following the summit: 
The heads of …